Lakeville North offensive coordinator Bob Kovich congratulates Lakeville North running back Brian Curtis Jr. (28) on his touchdown against Eden Prairie in the third quarter of a MnHSL class 6A football game at Lakeville North on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018. Lakeville North beat Eden Prairie, 14-0. (John Autey / Pioneer Press)

This is just your average, run-of-the-mill inter-city rivalry game that essentially will determine the Metro East subdistrict championship. The title is East Ridge’s with a win. Woodbury clinches at least a share if it comes out on top. East Ridge’s offense is dynamic, but so is Woodbury’s defense. Our pick: Woodbury 27, East Ridge 20

The second game at the Vikings’ practice facility this season is a doozy — a top-10 matchup of teams contending for the Metro South crown. The winner stays alive, and the loser’s title hopes are all but dead. The question is whether the Lakers can match Lakeville North’s physicality. Our pick: Lakeville North 20, Prior Lake 14

Tartan (4-2) at Mahtomedi (5-1), 7 p.m.

Loser of two straight games, Tartan is reeling after a hot start this season. Still, an upset of Mahtomedi would give the Titans a split of the Suburban Grey subdistrict championship and likely the top seed in Class 4A, Section 4. Our pick: Mahtomedi 30, Tartan 16

Cretin-Derham Hall is running out of time to find its stride leading into the Class 6A playoffs. A win over an upstart White Bear Lake team would be a good start. Our pick: Cretin-Derham Hall 28, White Bear Lake 26

Burnsville (3-3) at Rosemount (4-2), 7 p.m.

Rosemount appears to be en route to at least a share of the Metro South title, but Burnsville is a stiffer test than it may appear to be. The Blaze have played well after a rocky start, including an upset win over Maple Grove. This one has the makings for an upset — or at least a competitive contest. Our pick: Burnsville 17, Rosemount 14

Jace has covered a slew of sports since he joined the Pioneer Press in May 2015, but his primary duty is covering high schools. Jace enjoys the beat, even though he's been mistaken for a student on multiple occasions.

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